Contracts Manager; Contract Negotiator

We are Builders First Source, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree.

Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

The Contracts Manager (Contract Negotiator) is responsible for managing and assuming the entire contract lifecycle to include driving the negotiation process from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating agreements (POs, MSAs, Subcontract Agreements etc.) that are for third parties.

• Assumes the role of the sole driver of the negotiation process.
• Reviews and analyzes builder and general contractor agreements for compliance with BFS risk tolerances.
• Reviews such agreements for key legal and operational concerns and uses independent judgment to determine appropriate method of revision.
• Develops, drafts and approves redlines and/or addenda to such agreements.
• Assists Director of Contracts Management and other Department personnel with coordination and management of critical customer and vendor insurance and contract compliance programs.
• Collaborates with Legal Department staff on priorities, issues, scheduling and interfacing with in-house and external clients.
• Manages tracking, completion and return of contracts either inside or outside the department and company.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience working in the construction/building materials or industry-adjacent segment preferred.
• Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred

• Drafting and negotiating contractual provisions.
• Familiarity with legal terms, documents and filing systems
• Previous legal experience with law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with all levels of personnel
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and various application programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to organize and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

At Builders First Source, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, visit

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